Port Allen linebacker Darian Claiborne, a Texas A&M commitment, is widely regarded as one of the best linebackers in the state.

There were four major All-American games that opened 2013 for many top high school football players around the country: the Offense-Defense Bowl, Semper Fi Bowl, Under Armour All-America Game and the Army All-American Game all took place last week.

Louisiana was well represented with six players in the Offense-Defense Bowl.

The game was played at Reliant Stadium in Houston and featured six Louisiana prep stars and four LSU commitments.

Port Allen linebacker Darian Claiborne impressed onlookers with his nose for the football and physical play. The 6-foot-1, 230-pound Texas A&M commitment is one of the top middle linebackers in Louisiana and proved it this week.

Patterson tight end prospect Deondre Skinner and Denham Springs running back Kaleb Blanchard were both committed to Arkansas before the hiring of Bret Bielema. Since Bielema’s arrival in Fayetteville, both prospects have decommitted. During the O-D Bowl, Blanchard showed tough, inside running and Skinner proved to be one of the better receiving tight ends in the Southeast region.

Denham Springs standout and LSU commitment Tevin Lawson gave it a go at defensive tackle during the event after playing offensive line much of last season. Lawson performed admirably despite lacking the technique that many of his peers displayed throughout the week.

Lawson was one of three LSU defensive line commitments on hand. The others were Winnfield defensive end Michael Patterson and North Carolina star Lewis Neal. Both Neal and Patterson are undersized by today’s standards; Neal is about 6 feet and Patterson weighs around 220 pounds.

While they were undersized, they didn’t underperform. Neal drew praise from start to finish after showing off his great strength, quick first step and violent use of his hands to keep blockers at bay. Patterson proved to be one of the better pass rushers in attendance, showing a quick first step and the ability to disengage from blockers.

LSU cornerback commitment Rashard Robinson showed everyone why Tigers defensive backs coach Corey Raymond was so high on the 6-2, 170-pound prospect. Throughout the week, Robinson was one of the top performers, excelling in press coverage. By week’s end, everyone in attendance was praising the Blanche Ely (Fla.) star as he proved to be a lock-down corner.